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The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is a State Corporation established under the Forest Conservation & Management Act FCMA), 2016.

The Mandate of KFS is to protect, conserve, develop and sustainably manage forests and allied resources for environmental stability and the social-economic benefits for the present and future generation. In addition, KFS provides technical advisory services to the County Governments to execute their respective devolved forestry functions.

In order to strengthen its human resource capacity, the Service wishes to recruit qualified competent staff to fill the following vacant positions listed below on permanent and pensionable terms to enable it fulfill its mandate effectively and drive the country towards the attainment of 30% tree cover by 2032

Positions

How to apply;

Step 1:

Qualified and interested applicants who meet the requirements are asked to apply by visiting Kenya Forest Service website: http://www.kenyaforestservice.org and select the JOBS TAB to proceed with the online registration.

Note: Application portal will open from 11th June, 2024

Following successful online registration, the candidates will receive a notification email.

Step 2:

In addition to the online registration, applicants MUST PRINT and attach the NOTIFICATION EMAIL as the first page of the hard copy application.

The hard copy application should clearly indicate reference number for the position applied for and attaching current curriculum vitae (clearly indicating the mobile number, names and contact details of three referees), copies of relevant testimonials, academic and professional certificates and a copy of National identity card.

The application should clearly be marked with reference number for the position applied for and should either be sent through the post office or hand delivered to the address provided below in a sealed envelope marked “APPLICATION FOR (WRITE POSITION & REFERENCE); so as to reach Kenya Forest Service not later than Monday 1st July, 2024 by 5.00pm.

Chief Conservator of Forests,
Kenya Forest Service, Karura, Off Kiambu Road,
P. O. Box 30513 – 00100, G.P.O.
NAIROBI, KENYA.

NOTE:

i) The application will not be considered complete unless the two steps are successfully undertaken. Further, submission of the application through email shall not be considered.

i) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National ID, Academic and Professional certificates during interviews.

ii) The successful candidates will be expected to fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.

The Service is ISO accredited and an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion of all Kenyans. In this regard, Youth, Women, Person living with disabilities, Marginalized and Minority communities with the requisite qualifications are encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.